Social Sciences

Welcome Message from the Head of Department

The Department of Social Sciences is one of the largest departments within the College of Arts and Sciences. It is multi-disciplinary and offers specialty programs in Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work. At the moment, only female students can major in Sociology, Psychology, and Social Work but a minor in Sociology is open to both male and female students. The Department prides itself in being versatile, with more than fifteen courses offered as part of the University Core Curriculum and course requirement for other university programs. The Department of Social Sciences is growing steadily and seeks to expand the undergraduate and graduate programs offered in the near future. The recent addition of the Psychology Program reflects the ambition of the Department and the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Department’s three academic programs offer students a stimulating and rich learning environment, providing them with many opportunities for professional growth and development. Students who select one of our programs are prepared to access meaningful careers in their respective areas of specialty through a carefully designed curriculum that provides theoretical knowledge, research skills, hands-on experiences, practicums, internships, and extra-curricular events. Faculty within the Department come from diverse academic backgrounds and have complementary research expertise. Owing to its faculty, the Department continues to be widely visible and successful in terms of its research engagement and community outreach.